Issue #223 Sat 20 Jan
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — January 20, 2024
A steady grid today with four distinct corners. Careful sorting will keep the paths clear for the final reveal.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A stone skipped across a pond, losing momentum until it rests in the silt.
Physical movement
Synonyms
Members are 3–4 letters; first letters D, F, S.
DECLINE
One is DIP.
DIP · DROP · FALL · SINK
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A commuter glancing at the clock, realizing the train is already pulling away from the platform.
Kinetic state
Synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters B, F, R, T.
MOVE WITH SPEED
One is BLAZE.
BLAZE · FLY · RACE · TEAR
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The wood floor of a studio, marked by years of scuffs and rhythmic footwork.
Performing arts
Common styles
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters M, S, T.
KINDS OF DANCE
One is MODERN.
MODERN · SALSA · SWING · TAP
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A supermarket aisle where the jar labels all feature the same nursery-themed font.
Compound words
Word completion
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, C, S, T.
BABY ___
One is BOOM.
BOOM · CARROT · SHOWER · TALK
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
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Reveal the yellow group
DECLINEDIP · DROP · FALL · SINK
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Reveal the green group
MOVE WITH SPEEDBLAZE · FLY · RACE · TEAR
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Reveal the blue group
KINDS OF DANCEMODERN · SALSA · SWING · TAP
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Reveal the violet group
BABY ___BOOM · CARROT · SHOWER · TALK
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on January 20, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for January 20, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on January 20, 2024?
NYT Connections on January 20, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on January 20, 2024?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #223?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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- 4 groups · 16 words